Everything you hear about taking time at the beginning of the year to train the students to the procedures in your room is true, even through high school (takes less time at that level). The time you take at the beginning will reap lots of benefits throughout the year. You might feel like you have to jump right in to "academics," but you are teaching them some valuable information by helping them be helpful members of your class.
Classroom Management
Here are some tips to help you with classroom management
Middle School and High School:
Elementary:
Everything you hear about taking time at the beginning of the year to train the students to the procedures in your room is true, even through high school (takes less time at that level). The time you take at the beginning will reap lots of benefits throughout the year. You might feel like you have to jump right in to "academics," but you are teaching them some valuable information by helping them be helpful members of your class.